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rest of the dwelling. Wash work clothes sep-
arately. Wipe shoes off with a wet rag that is
then washed with the work clothes. Wash hair
and body thoroughly with soap and water.
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Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings,
floors, soffit boards and other panels may
contain flammable materials that could be
ignited by the heat gun when working in these
locations. The ignition of these materials may
not be readily apparent and could result in
property damage and injury to persons.
When working in these locations, keep the
heat gun moving in a back-and-forth motion.
Lingering or pausing in one spot could ignite
the panel or the material behind it.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEAT GUN
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Do not place your hand over the air vents or
block the vents in any way.
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The nozzle and accessories of this tool
become extremely hot during use. Let these
parts cool down before touching.
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Always switch the tool off before putting it
down.
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Do not leave the tool unattended while it is
switched on.
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A fire may arise if the appliance is not used
with care.
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Heat may be conducted to combustible mate-
rials that are out of sight. Do not use in a damp
atmosphere, where flammable gases may be
present or near combustible materials.
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Allow the tool to cool fully before storing.
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Ensure adequate ventilation as toxic fumes
may be produced.
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Do not use as a hairdryer.
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Do not obstruct either the air intake or noz-
zle outlet, as this may cause excessive heat
build-up resulting in damage to the tool.
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Do not direct the hot air blast at other people.
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Do not touch the metal nozzle as it becomes
very hot during use and remains hot for up to
30 minutes after use.
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Do not place the nozzle against anything while
using or immediately after use.
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Do not poke anything down the nozzle as it could
give you an electric shock. Do not look down the
nozzle while the unit is working because of the
high temperature being produced.
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Do not allow paint to adhere to the nozzle or
scraper as it could ignite after some time.
Removing paint
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Do not use this tool to remove paint containing
lead. The peelings, residue and vapors of paint
may contain lead, which is poisonous. Any
pre-1960 building may have been painted in
the past with paint containing lead and cov-
ered with additional layers of paint.
Once deposited on surfaces, hand to mouth
contact can result in the ingestion of lead.
Exposure even to low levels of lead can cause
irreversible damage to the brain and nervous
system. Young and unborn children are partic-
ularly vulnerable.
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When removing paint, ensure that the work
area is enclosed. Preferably wear a dust mask.
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Do not burn the paint. Use the scraper and
keep the nozzle at least 25 mm away from the
painted surface. When working in a vertical
direction, work downwards to prevent paint
from falling into the tool and burning.
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Dispose of all paint debris safely and ensure
that the work area is thoroughly cleaned after
completing the work.
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This tool has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
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Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust.
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Do not apply to the same place for a long time.
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Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. If operating a power tool on a damp
location is unavoidable, use a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.
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Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off position before plugging in.
CAUTION:
In order to avoid a hazard due to inad-
vertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this tool must
not be supplied through an external switching device,
such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regu-
larly switched on and off by the utility.
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MOUNTING THE CORRECT ACCESSORY (IF APPLICABLE)
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Description
Purpose
Glass protection nozzle
Protection windows when stripping frames
